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It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Siggy Dykstra, long time resident of Transcona. With family at his side, he died peacefully at Concordia Hospital. Siggy was a great man, and loved by many. In his earlier years he was invo...
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Sietge (Siggy) Dykstra
May 28, 1948 – February 1, 2019

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Siggy Dykstra, long time resident of Transcona. With family at his side, he died peacefully at Concordia Hospital. Siggy was a great man, and loved by many. In his earlier years he was involved in everything and everywhere volunteering, and was the recipient of the Canada Volunteer Award Medal and Certificate of Honour in 1995. He and his wife Bunny travelled to Ottawa to receive the Award given by the Minister of National Health and Welfare. He was a Bus Driver for many years, and was voted in as Financial Secretary Treasurer for the ATU 1505 and retired in 2002. He is survived by his wife Bunny (nee Kramble), a daughter Carrie (Percy), sons Darryl (Jen), Jonathan (Michelle), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, 2 brothers Korey (Heidi), Yelle (Donna), sister Heddy (Rick), In-Laws Charles Kramble, Audrey Kramble, Jeannie Sutton, Carol Kramble, Judi Anne Scott (Rob), Brian Smith (Doreen), Robert Kramble (Catherine).

Condolences may be offered to the Family at: www.mosaicfunerals.ca Memorial Service will be held at Union Centre Inc., 275 Broadway Ave Wpg on February 17 2019 at 1:00pm-Complimentary parking for attendees at Parkade in rear of the building.

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Ray and Donna Ritsema
Posted
Feb 11, 2019
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12:21pm

To Siggy's family we are so very sad to hear of his passing. Bus driver,volunteering,family man and a friend to all he was a gentle sole. Siggy always had that smile and friendly voice to all he was in contact with. Knowing him from the community club were Ran and I sat on the board we loved it each and every time we saw him. He treated everyone he was n contact with, with respect and dignity. That never changed over the years. He always had a good ear that would listen to whatever you were talking about. Getting on the bus we would say to me "Well hello there. You have me today to take you on your journey". I would always stand at the front of the bus and talk about the good old days and family. Siggy had two families. His immediate one and all the people he would be with each day. What and achievement this man made in his life time for the community. Ray and I are very proud to have known him and we will always think of the good old days were we had so much fun with him.
You always had a smile to share,
Time to give and time to care.
A loving nature kind and true,
Is the way Ray and I will always remember you.
Rest in peace.

Peter Hiebert
Posted
Feb 10, 2019
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10:10am

Family members you are experiencing a loss that will hurt for some time to come. God not time brings healing but he has designed it so.
I liked Sig a lot and considered him a friend, I haven’t met any of you family but my heart goes out to you as you grieve your loss.
My prayers for you all is that you will realize Gods amazing grace throughout this time in your lives.
Peter Hiebert operator retired.

Posted
Feb 09, 2019
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01:48pm

I was very sad to hear of the family loss and offer my deepest sympathy. He was a loved man by many and had a heart of gold to those he helped he will be sadly missed but always remembered for his happy-go-lucky character. I know the empty space will never be filled,but memories never end. with my sympathy Reg McWilliams

redneck95
Posted
Feb 08, 2019
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10:55am

Bunny and Family,
My condolences to you and the family. I remember the first time I saw Siggy was when he drove the 90 bus and ever since our family's started to talking, then we got to see the funny side of Siggy, during the Hi Neighbor Festival. He will be missed so deeply. Hugs to you all, if there is anything I can do please let me know 🧡

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